Adjusting to life with a newborn can be difficult, especially as you are recovering from delivery yourself. If you have made the decision to breastfeed and need assistance, choose Hattiesburg Clinic for a certified lactation consultant. Our breastfeeding consultants can offer advice wherever you are in your postpartum journey – home with a newborn, returning to work or close to finishing your breastfeeding goals.
Although learning to breastfeed takes time at first, there are many benefits, both for mother and baby in the short and long-term. The skin-to-skin contact helps baby feel secure while increasing oxytocin levels in the mother. This promotes mother and baby bonding. Breast milk is also easier for babies to digest and is filled with a variety of nutrients and antibodies that are not found in formula. For mothers who choose to breastfeed, they save hundreds of dollars a month, compared to buying formula.
Our lactation specialists can help with many different aspects of your breastfeeding journey, including:
If you would like to meet with a breastfeeding specialist, contact Hattiesburg Clinic today. We are happy to offer families in assistance with nursing, pumping and all questions related to feeding your baby. Our pediatric providers are passionate about the health and well-being of your child and truly enjoy watching them grow and thrive from newborn to teenager and young adult. Our providers are often the same providers you saw in the hospital after delivering your baby. We take pride in providing continuity of care for children, as we often spot areas of concern in advance (because we understand your child’s “normal”).
In addition to breastfeeding support, our team offers well-child visits, same-day sick visits, immunizations and vaccines to keep your child healthy while also offering other services like ear piercing. Find a location near you or contact our team to get started.
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
After Hours
After hours are available by appointment only.
Monday – Friday
beginning at 5 p.m.
Saturday
beginning at 8 a.m.
Sunday
beginning at 1 p.m.